Hang
Definition of Hang
Pronunciation: hăng v. t. | 1. | To suspend; to fasten to some elevated point without support from below; - often used with up or out; as, to hang a coat on a hook; to hang up a sign; to hang out a banner. | | 2. | To fasten in a manner which will allow of free motion upon the point or points of suspension; - said of a pendulum, a swing, a door, gate, etc. | | 3. | To fit properly, as at a proper angle (a part of an implement that is swung in using), as a scythe to its snath, or an ax to its helve. | | 4. | To put to death by suspending by the neck; - a form of capital punishment; as, to hang a murderer. | | 5. | To cover, decorate, or furnish by hanging pictures, trophies, drapery, and the like, or by covering with paper hangings; - said of a wall, a room, etc. | | 6. | To paste, as paper hangings, on the walls of a room. | | 7. | To hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position instead of erect; to droop; as, he hung his head in shame. | | 8. | To prevent from reaching a decision, esp. by refusing to join in a verdict that must be unanimous; as, one obstinate juror can hang a jury. | v. i. | 1. | To be suspended or fastened to some elevated point without support from below; to dangle; to float; to rest; to remain; to stay. | | 2. | To be fastened in such a manner as to allow of free motion on the point or points of suspension. | | 3. | To die or be put to death by suspension from the neck. | | 4. | To hold for support; to depend; to cling; - usually with on or upon; as, this question hangs on a single point. | | 5. | To be, or be like, a suspended weight. | | 6. | To hover; to impend; to appear threateningly; - usually with over; as, evils hang over the country. | | 7. | To lean or incline; to incline downward. | | 8. | To slope down; as, hanging grounds. | | 9. | To be undetermined or uncertain; to be in suspense; to linger; to be delayed. | | 10. | (Cricket, Tennis, etc.) Of a ball: To rebound unexpectedly or unusually slowly, due to backward spin on the ball or imperfections of ground. | | 11. | (Baseball) to fail to curve, break, or drop as intended; - said of pitches, such as curve balls or sliders. | | 12. | (Computers) to cease to operate normally and remain suspended in some state without performing useful work; - said of computer programs, computers, or individual processes within a program; as, when using Windows 3.1, my system would hang and need rebooting several times a day. | n. | 1. | The manner in which one part or thing hangs upon, or is connected with, another; as, the hang of a scythe. | | 2. | Connection; arrangement; plan; as, the hang of a discourse. | | 3. | A sharp or steep declivity or slope. |
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